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Praying in the Midst of Grief

For my friends and family who are grieving, a Caim prayer from the book Celtic Daily Prayer:

This night and every night
seems infinite with questions,
and sleep as elusive
as answers.

Pain and longing are always present,
dulled only a little
by the distractions of day.
I am weary; I am weary.
I am confused.

Circle me, Lord.
Keep despair and disillusion without.
Bring a glimmer within.

Circle me, Lord;
keep nightmare without.
Bring moments of rest within.

Circle me, Lord;
keep bitterness without.
Bring an occasional sense
of Your presence within.…